Let x, y E R. Consider the statement if x, y > 0 and x # y then + > 2. (a) Prove the statement via a proof by contradiction. (b) Prove the statement via a direct proof.

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Let x, y E R. Consider the statement if x, y > 0 and x # y then + > 2.
(a) Prove the statement via a proof by contradiction.
(b) Prove the statement via a direct proof.
Transcribed Image Text:Let x, y E R. Consider the statement if x, y > 0 and x # y then + > 2. (a) Prove the statement via a proof by contradiction. (b) Prove the statement via a direct proof.
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